US Bridges

Is 264 Wbl over Route 165 Kempsville RD

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 0.30 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. IS64 · Structure no. 000000000020793

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
43,377
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 264 Wbl over Route 165 Kempsville RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 264 Wbl over Route 165 Kempsville RD in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 43,377 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48,365 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 264 Wbl
CrossesRoute 165 Kempsville RD
Location0.30 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. IS64
RouteInterstate 264
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84601, -76.191
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.9 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,377 (2022)
Projected traffic48,365 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 264 Wbl over Route 165 Kempsville RD built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 264 Wbl over Route 165 Kempsville RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Is 264 Wbl over Route 165 Kempsville RD carry?

About 43,377 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Is 264 Wbl over Route 165 Kempsville RD?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns Is 264 Wbl over Route 165 Kempsville RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.